Boost Biomes, Inc.
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Boost Biomes, Inc. - overview
Established
2016
Location
South San Francisco, CA, US
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
About
Boost Biomes, Inc. focuses on developing and commercializing microbiome-based solutions that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability through innovative technology. Boost Biomes, Inc. was founded in 2016 in South San Francisco, US.
The company specializes in microbiome solutions aimed at improving agricultural efficiency. The founders, Adam Arkin and Jamie Bacher, have backgrounds in biotechnology and agriculture. In December 2020, the company raised USD 2. 00 mn in SERIES A funding from Universal Materials Incubator, totaling their funding to USD 2.
00 mn. The company has completed 5 deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on December 8, 2020. Boost Biomes specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative microbiome-based products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Their product line utilizes a proprietary discovery platform that employs high-throughput DNA sequencing and advanced informatics to create multi-microbial products that outperform traditional single-microbe solutions.
These products primarily target crop disease management, yield improvement, and prolonging the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables post-harvest. The company collaborates with agricultural distributors and farmers mainly across North America and Europe to deploy these solutions. Boost Biomes operates on a B2B model, generating revenue through partnerships with agricultural distributors and direct sales to farmers. The company structures its transactions around collaborative agreements that allow partners to commercialize the microbiome products developed through its proprietary platform.
Pricing for these products is typically negotiated based on purchase volume, tailored to the needs of each distributor and farmer. The flagship products, which aim to reduce agricultural waste and enhance crop health, are marketed as premium solutions reflecting their advanced technology and potential impact in agriculture. Boost Biomes plans to utilize the USD 2. 00 mn raised in SERIES A funding to further develop its product pipeline and technology platform.
This includes generating new products focused on crop protection, crop nutrition, food safety, preservation, and soil health. The company is also looking to expand into new markets across North America and Europe, aiming to strengthen its presence in these regions as it continues to innovate and address agricultural challenges. The funding will support these initiatives and enhance the company's growth trajectory.
Current Investors
Viking Global Investors, Tencent Investment, Nimble Ventures
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Sub Industries
Biopharmaceuticals
Website
www.boostbiomes.com
Verticals
Agtech, Manufacturing
Company Stage
Series A
Total Amount Raised
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